January 28, 2011

Volunteering in 2010

Volunteeers by selected characteristics, September 2010
Characteristic	Percent of population
Employment status
Employed (part time)	33.2
Employed (full time)	28.2
Not in labor force	22.0
Unemployed	23.8
Educational attainment
Less than a high school diploma	8.8
High school graduates, no college	17.9
Some college or associate degree	29.2
Bachelor's degree and higher	42.3
Sex
Men	23.2
Women	29.3
Marital status
Single never married	20.3
Married, spouse present	32.0
Age
16 to 24 years	21.9
25 to 34 years	22.3
35 to 44 years	32.2
45 to 54 years	30.3
55 to 64 years	27.2
65 years and over	23.6

These data featured in the TED article, Volunteering in 2010.

Percent distribution of main volunteer activity, main organization for which activities were performed, men and women, September 2010
Main volunteer activity for main organization for which activities were performed	Percent distribution, September 2010
	Men	Women
Tutor or teach	7.5	11.5
Provide professional or management assistance, incl. serving on a board committee	8.2	6.4
Provide general office services	3.0	6.6
Provide counseling, medical care, fire/EMS, or protective services	3.7	2.8
Mentor youth	5.7	6.1
Fundraise or sell items to raise money	9.3	12.1
Engage in music, performance, or other artistic activities	3.8	4.2
Engage in general labor; supply transportation to people	11.5	6.0
Collect, prepare,distribute, or serve food	7.9	11.4
Collect, make, or distribute clothing, crafts, or goods other than food	1.9	4.3
Coach, referee, or supervise sports team	10.2	2.5
Be an usher, greeter, or minister	5.1	3.2
Equal time among all	7.4	8.3
Other	14.6	14.6

These data featured in the TED article, Volunteering in 2010.

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